Overview
- Jannik Sinner announced on Sunday that he will skip the Aug. 13–23 Cincinnati Masters because of right knee pain and will concentrate on recovering for the US Open.
- Carlos Alcaraz had already said on Aug. 5 that he would not play in Cincinnati while he continues to recover from a wrist injury that has kept him out since April.
- Novak Djokovic has confirmed he will compete in Cincinnati, and Alexander Zverev moves up as the tournament’s top seed in the absence of Sinner and Alcaraz.
- Sinner gave no detailed medical diagnosis, and his recent months have included a heat-related collapse at Roland Garros, a Wimbledon title in July, and a prior decision to skip the Montreal Masters to protect his fitness.
- The withdrawals change Cincinnati’s competitive picture, affect ranking and match-practice opportunities before the US Open on Aug. 30, and make monitoring the players’ medical updates the key indicator of their readiness for New York.